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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.10, 7,882.97 and 2,656.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.10, 7,882.97 and 2,656.86 is: 3,987.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.10 : 7,882.97 = 2,656.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.10/7,882.97 = 2,656.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.10x = 7,882.97 × 2,656.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.10x = 20,943,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,943,947.67/5,252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.73

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